More people have been confirmed dead after Saturday's devastating Washington state mudslide, including a Naval Commander from Esparto.

John Regelbrugge III was discovered by searching family members Tuesday after they zeroed in on what was the location of their parent's home, as well as some possessions.

John's brothers Dan and Greg, along with John's sons, Kyle and Scott, found their brother and father dead, alongside the family dog, confirmed John's father, John Regelbrugge II of Esparto.

John's wife, Kris, has not yet been found. More than 100 others remain missing, and 14, including John, have been confirmed dead.

"He was a hell of a boy, hell of a man," said Regelbrugge II. "(He was) 100 percent Navy, I tell ya, he believed in service to the country. It's hard to believe this freak accident done him in after all the war zones he's been in."

It appears John was outside the home when the mudslide hit Oso, Wash., on Saturday morning, explained his father of accounts from his sons and grandsons. John appeared to have his arms up, as if to protect himself. Regelbrugge II said his son may have died instantly, and spoke of head wounds from the debris coming down.

John's brothers and sons found him near his sword and uniforms in the rubble. John's dog lay next to him.

It may take longer to find Kris, said Regelbrugge II, who family believes was in the house at the time of the catastrophe.

Prior to Tuesday the area in which John was found had been flooded. Water was diverted, allowing his family to make the discovery.

Though they spoke daily, Regelbrugge II said the last time he saw his son in person was in late July when his wife - John's mom - died after battling pancreatic cancer.

"Last time I saw Johnny alive he was at the funeral in his uniform," Regelbrugge II said.

John may be buried at the Cottonwood Cemetery, where his mother, Grace, and paternal grandparents are laid to rest, if his will doesn't specify another burial site, Regelbrugge II explained. Navy officials are furnishing a copy of John's will to see if he designated a place of burial.

John graduated from Esparto High School in 1982 and joined the Navy just after. He was one of five children. This June he would have served in the service branch for 32 years.

It was only earlier in March that John assumed his new role as Officer in Charge for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Detachment in Everett, Wash.

John was made commander two years ago. The position allowed him to be closer to his home in Arlington, Wash., about a half hour away. John and Kris had three sons, two daughters, a grandchild and another on the way.

"He'd made captain if this hadn't happened," said his father. John had planned to retire in three years. "He'll be missed. I wish my boy was here."

President Barack Obama is in the Netherlands, but has spoken with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and signed an emergency declaration for the state, according to the Associated Press. He says his administration is in ongoing contact with state officials.

"We hope for the best, but we recognize this is a tough situation," Obama said at a news conference in the Netherlands with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Yolo County Supervisor Duane Chamberlain and Regelbrugge II worked together on the Cottonwood Cemetery board. "We're heartbroken that the Regelbrugge family has experience this loss. We know John Jr. very well from the work that we do in the 5th district," said Antonia Hirson, assistant deputy for Supervisor Duane Chamberlain. "We really love John and he is a very kind and generous man. He's really warm and has a big heart and we're just so sorry he has suffered this great loss."

Supervisor Matt Rexroad served in the Marine Corps with John's brother, Dan, more than 20 years ago and remembers him well. After the passing of their mother last summer, Rexroad adjourned one of the board meetings in Grace Rugelbrugge's memory.

"I'm very sorry to hear about this whole loss," Rexroad said. "It's a sad, sad situation."

Though rescue teams are still searching for the missing, the likelihood of finding more alive is slim.

"We didn't see or hear any signs of life out there today," Snohomish County Fire District 21 Chief Travis Hots said Monday. "It's very disappointing to all emergency responders on scene."